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Office of Education & Job Readiness
Connecting youth and adults to learning, mentors, training, and career pathways.
Office Responsibilities
The Office of Education & Job Readiness advances learning, career exploration, workforce preparation, and pathways to economic mobility for youth and adults. The office supports Urban Seeds Grow's educational and workforce initiatives by connecting participants with learning experiences, mentors, employers, training providers, and opportunities to develop practical skills.
Current responsibilities include:
Supporting the development and coordination of educational programming and workforce readiness initiatives.
Building relationships with schools, colleges, training providers, employers, and youth-serving organizations.
Identifying opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, career exposure, mentorship, and professional development.
Supporting curriculum development and experiential learning connected to urban agriculture, sustainability, entrepreneurship, arts, and community development.
Monitoring participation, completion, skill development, and other program outcomes.
LEADERSHIP OFFICE
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Role
Officer — volunteer governance and advisory opportunity
Serving
Newark, New Jersey
Contact Urban Seeds Grow to share your relevant experience.
Key Performance Indicators
Number of educational and workforce programs supported or implemented.
School, college, employer, and training-provider partnerships established.
Participant skill development and feedback.
Participant enrollment, engagement, and completion.
Internships, apprenticeships, credentials, and career connections facilitated.
Funding and resources secured for education and workforce initiatives.
Who We Are Seeking
We are seeking an Officer with experience in entrepreneurship, economic development, business administration, finance, workforce development, investment, or small-business support. The ideal candidate brings strategic thinking, relationship-building skills, and an ability to connect community needs with practical economic opportunities.